News
Iran · Oil · Sanctions · U.S.
Iran submitted a 10-point counterproposal to the U.S. following a two-week ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, after President Donald Trump's threat to end Iran's civilization over the Strait of Hormuz, with talks scheduled in Islamabad.
Iran's demands include a complete halt to aggression, U.S. troop withdrawal, supervised Strait of Hormuz passage, full sanctions removal, and compensation for damages. Crucially, Iran seeks U.S. recognition of its right to enrich uranium and non-aggression commitments for its allied resistance groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis.
The U.S. and Israel reject protecting these militant groups and a sudden U.S. withdrawal, which Gulf allies such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE rely on for security. Washington views full sanctions removal upfront as stripping leverage and considers freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz non-negotiable.
President Trump called the proposal a "workable basis," but Newsweek Editors' analysis highlights stark differences, particularly on nuclear enrichment verification and proxy protection, making a durable agreement challenging despite the temporary ceasefire.
